Your Son, ‘Chick’
Category Archives: 1944
May 2, 1944 – Tuesday
We worked pretty hard all day today, loading the tractors with wood, issuing out clothes etc, etc. We played Hg. Co. a ball game and it was a slugging fest. We finally won 7 to 6. I got 3 hits … Continue reading
Letter Home – May 1, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; I have quite a few letters here before me, so I will answer all of your questions. They are dated March 20, 24, 26, 30, April 1, 3, 5 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, … Continue reading
May 1, 1944 – Monday
Today we have a day off all day to our selves. No work or nothing. Had another big raid last night but I was in bed and went back to sleep. We played Volleyball for a few hours. I wrote … Continue reading
April 30, 1944 – Sunday
Had a big air raid last night. Saw three planes go down in flame. Got out a few requisitions this morning and then went to Mass. Messed around doing odd jobs in the afternoon. Played ball and cards in the … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 29, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Here it is your birthday mom, so I’ll say happy birthday to you. I have thought about you all day and when mail call came I received four letters from you. Did you have a nice … Continue reading
April 29, 1944 – Saturday
Today is Mom’s birthday. How I would love to be home and give her a big kiss, but it looks as if we will be stuck over here forever. I surely hope they start the second front soon so we … Continue reading
April 28, 1944 – Friday
The days are just about the same every day. The 3rd is getting relieved by the 45th and the rumors are flying. Played the 81st Recon tonight and won 3 to 2. I pitched a pretty good game. Had a … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 27, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Well today is my birthday. But I didn’t notice any change in myself, just the same old kid. I thought of you both all day and wondered what you were thinking about. I haven’t had time … Continue reading
April 27, 1944 – Thursday
Today is my birthday. Not much of a birthday though. Just another day. Drove over to the Battalion a few times. Read a little and played ball after chow. Wrote a few letters and went to bed.
April 26, 1944 – Wednesday
Same as yesterday. Nothing doing. They had an air raid last night, but it was on a small scale. We played the 3rd pl. and got beat 8 to 7 in extra innings. Too many errors lost the ball game. … Continue reading
